EDIT / UPDATE: Right after posting this I noticed that Hillstone actually had SIX health violations right around the time we visited during the below referenced story. This totally explains the food poisoning which we came down with. ORIGINAL POST: My wife and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner Hillstone back in 2016. We've been to Hillstone quite a few times for date nights. It has always been one of our favorite spots. We went back a couple months ago. The prices have gone up quite a bit, which is nothing too unusual with the recent inflation spike. So, reason for the bad review is $160 later we both ended up with really brutal food poisoning. We had the following: - Grilled Artichoks starter (seems this may have been the culprit, maybe the dipping sauce was rancid). - I had the Double-Cut Pork Chop. - Wife went adventurous and tried something new i.e. $21 cheeseburger... - Dessert was chocolate brownie or something (I suppose this is the other food poisoning suspect considering we shared it too)... - I had a couple glasses of house cab. We gave them a call next afternoon to let a manager know that we definitely got food poisoning from dinner that night. They asked for some pretty gross specific detail around symptoms and what not, took our info down, then that was the last we heard about it. read more

Amazing atmosphere and service. Perfect for an intimate date definitely get the artichokes

I can't believe I haven't written about Hillstone. This place is unparalleled! I will first off say my favorite part about Hillstone are the people. All of the people who work here are amazing and have the best service and customer in mind every visit. The food. You can't go wrong with anything here really. My favs include the salmon, veggie burger and the french dip. Not a huge ribs fan but I know these are amazing here as well. Cocktail, I LOVE their martinis and the blue cheese stuffed olives. You really can't go wrong here. Every visit is just as good as the last and that is an understatement. read more

This is unfortunate. A very close friend recommended Hillstone for a celebratory lunch. I will comment chronologically on the experience. First, one of my guests came wearing a hat. They made him remove it at the door and when 2 other people sat near us I asked the manager why they still had hats on and she responded that they refused to take their hats off. What? Either you enforce your policies or don't harass guests. My guest was upset and commented the entire time we were there. Now, the courses. Artichokes were ok, a little dry but ok. The deviled eggs were very sweet, we removed half of the yolk mixture and it was better. They presented us with focaccia bread, which wasn't focaccia at all, the structure was closed and the bread was soaked in butter (focaccia is beautiful because of its open structure and the richness if olive oil). I got the salmon entree. It was overcooked, so quickly and so hard the wonderful fat that lives inside if the flesh was outside of the fish. It was also not fresh, salmon has a very mild smell unless it is not fresh. When I came home with the leftovers, my partner told me to throw away what was in the bag because it stunk. Overall, this place is a zero. Is there a Sizzler in Denver? Total check was +$350 for four people for LUNCH. I would have been disappointed if the check was $100 for 4 people. read more

Nicole behind the bar gives fabulous service. She always has a smile and makes me feel at home. And she is the only person who changes my martini glass for a fresh frozen one halfway through my drink! read more

I had bigger expectations on this place honestly, walking in i stood at the front door for a couples of minutes with no acknowledgment until Toni was kindly enough to offer a bar top and he was incredibly kind. He made me a real amazing last word and service was great. The house salad was delicious the chicken sandwich however was not pleasant, i asked for a substitution of cheddar instead of Swiss and assuming it would be melted over the chicken it was just simply thick sliced just placed on it just a total turn-off to say the least. read more

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Called to make a reservation and found that you cannot make reservations for more than 4 people which is a completely ridiculous policy. Not only could we not make a reservation but the woman on the phone was rude in general and said it would be a very long wait if we did decide to come with our group of 5. Literally left me speechless on the phone. read more

Hillstone does a great job all the time. I really appreciate how the food quality is as consistent as the all black uniforms. The pics - if you know, you know. read more

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The food at Hillstone is good but we waited 2.5 hours ( yes I said 2.5 hours) for a table. Why? They told us an hour then a half hour then soon then a while then waiting for three tables to clear and finally they offered nothing in return for the bad guidance and long wait read more

Best chicken peanut salad in town. The bar is always great service too . The bathroom was clean too. read more

Great place for lunch, Cary crowded so make sure you make a reservation, food was great like always read more

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Man, I am just so disappointed. I tried doing take out order over the phone, since I was driving, and they can't do things over the phone apparently. They said they would go ask their manager and kept me waiting 8 minutes and no one answered. Had to hang up and call back... seems like they will be losing orders because of this. Dumb move. And, when you do take, they can't do my favorite salad (grilled chicken salad) and no sides come with any order. Usually you get fries with a burger, or coleslaw with ribs, but none come if you do take out...and they don't even have fries for take out?!? Ridiculous. My family and I are loyal customers but they lost a lot of points with this. read more

Great for any kind of lunch you'd like from healthy to comfort food. A big business lunch spot.

My wife had eaten here before, so we came for lunch one day. We decided to sit at the bar to avoid 30 minute wait for a table. We ordered a glass of wine and then lunch. (Have to have your priorities right.) My wife ordered gulf coast fish (grouper) sandwich with a side of steamed broccoli. She raved over the sandwich. I had the coconut shrimp sushi which I really enjoyed. Lunch was nice enough that we came back two days later for a late lunch and was able to get a table right away. We split the wedge salad and an order of ribs. It was enough food for both of us. We ran out of time on this trip to make a third visit. But I am looking forward to it on the next visit. read more

Great food, definitely make a reservation! Great sushi and drinks. Very busy every time we are here

I never thought a sandwich would make me go wow, but WOW the French Dip here is awesome. Truthfully, I think it's the best french dip I've ever had. That being said, it may also be one of the most expensive at $21, but if you're okay with that price point you HAVE to try this. The place overall is very nice, and in a good location in Cherry Creek. My wife loved her food as well (Veggie Burger) and we will certainly be coming back. read more

Hillstone Restaurant - Famous French Dip - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Well, after 20 years of being loyal Hillstone/Houston fans, we think we are done. Our absolutely favorite menu item was the Thai Steak Noodle Salad, which is sadly no longer available. Our server didn't know why. They have a new version of the salad that can be ordered with chicken. Sorry, not the same. We specifically asked if there was cilantro in the salad and were assured there wasn't. We had so much in our salads it was the main source of green - and one of the main sources of our bad experience. BRING BACK the original salad. This one is nothing special. It isn't worth the trip especially with the parking being a big hassle now as well. Couldn't be more disappointed by this move by corporate. read more

This place is top notch! From the hostess check-in to the drinks at the bar while you wait for your table. Always done to perfection. Best French dip in town! read more

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The service and food at Hillstone is exceptional. A friend and I dined for lunch on a busy Saturday and immensely enjoyed the experience. Hillstone is a small, upscale, casual restaurant that has high standards for service. I look forward to my next visit! read more

I had Lunch there today and the food the experience was the worst one yet, which I was surprised about because It is usually my go to spot. 1. There was plastic in my sushi, so sent it back 2. the Kale salad was oily and had way to much oils 3. The server did not ask how my meal was 4. The staff was not welcoming. its like they got upset at me that there was a big piece of plastic in my sushi.... read more

Service less than mediocre Restaurant is not able to serve parties of 7, reservations for 6 were made read more

What a treat! I was in town visiting a friend, and we decided to dine here since it was close to the hotel and had good reviews. The place was pretty busy, but we were seated almost immediately. We started with a cocktail, the Bee's Knees, and ordered two Cashew Kale Salads and the Campfire BBQ Ribs to share. The salad was tasty and well portioned, and the ribs were some of the best I've ever had! They were cooked to perfection, falling off the bone and well seasoned with just the right amount of barbecue sauce. Kudos to the wait staff for bringing us new chilled glasses for our Bee's Knees! The attention to detail was impressive and was the cherry on top to the entire experience... thank you! read more

Hillstone Restaurant - Campfre Barbecue Ribs (No knife needed) - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place has always been a favorite until they dropped one of their best dishes, the Thai Noodle Steak salad. It is why I always chose them over many other restaurants. While I do love the space, the loss of this dish has me going elsewhere. read more

I've always enjoyed coming to Hillstone over the years. Always great food and great service. This past time I was very disappointed. My husband and I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday with our 16 month son. The restaurant does not have any high chairs or booster seats. When asked why to the manager he was very careful with his words but pretty much said the want to create a "certain type of atmosphere". So in so many words they aren't kid or family friendly. Very disappointed... read more

If you ever want to gauge how great the food/beverage/service/vibe is at your favorite restaurant, then I suggest using Hillstone as the benchmark. You want to talk about consistency? Start the conversation with Hillstone. I've visited over a half-dozen times and each time it's been the same. Excellent service Excellent drinks Excellent food Excellent vibe My typical order is 2 rounds of Blanton's (neat) and the Hawaiian (medium rare). I'll occasionally order a roll or the spinach dip if I'm hungry enough, but really the mains are big enough to satisfy. I haven't had any of their sandwiches but I'm sure they're delicious as I usually see it on tables when I walk through the dining room. It's just that ribeye is so good I'm compelled to order it on every visit. Top of the pyramid... read more

Ordered the famous french dip with grilled onions and rotisserie chicken salad for my wife. Chicken was literally raw in part. Grilled onions were an afterthought. Not at all carmellised. Server took back the chicken salad and offered a replacement and said that she would inform the manager. Never saw the manager and 20 minutes later still sat with a cold famous french dip waiting for the replacement chicken salad. No one refilled the water etc. Finally ask for replacement fries and au jous for my ice cold sandwich. Expect much more, especially for the cost. Ps. Server took my wife's cocktail before she finished read more

I came here because I love Houston and I think Houston is owned by Hillstone. Service is amazing as always. I liked my French dip. My parents got the Hawaiian steak, my mom asked for medium or medium-rare, but she got a well done steak. That was kind of disappointing. Also, they didn't have grilled artichoke for appetizer, another bummer. read more

Okay, let's start with the fantastic Thai Tuna Roll..I mean, seriously?! Delicious!! Cannot wait to try more sushi here! Had the House Smoked Salmon with the terrific Chef's Dressing. That appetizer is large enough for 3 people. And, the superior Tuna Tartare! Again, large enough for 3 to share. I had the Thai Steak & Noodle Salad. A little disappointed there was just a little bit of steak in the salad, but overall pretty good. Will I order it again? No. This is still one of my favorite restaurants! And, I never pay to park anywhere! read more

Consistently delicious. I've been to Hillstone group restaurants all across the US and what I can say is I wish there were more of them. Yes your bill is more than $100 for 2 people, but you feel like your bill should have been $1000. The staff is amazing, the food is straight up amazing. They communicate bette than any restaurant I've ever been to. Basically, go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Hillstone Restaurant - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Last night it was a rather quiet night for this restaurant, but the service seemed stretched and in no way thankful or kind. Felt like we were just another "customer" and nothing more feeling. The food was beyond salty and sushi tasted as though it was not made fresh to order. I even saw the server add salt to my burger even after it was plated and ready to serve. Why so much salt? For the high $ this place could do a lot better. I'm sad b/c this was my favorite place for a yummy meal and last night was very disappointing. read more

Had a much better experience. Short wait time, Sam was Awesome!! Food was very good Thank you read more

I used to love this restaurant, but it seems that they are insistent on making decisions to drive away customers. They recently removed their best menu item from the menu, Thai Steak and Noodle Salad, for no other reason than to differentiate further from Houstons, which doesn't have a location in CO. This comes after previous bad customer service decisions, like not allowing you to order french fries or other menu items to go (because they don't treat their customers like adults and think they know what is best for them) and getting rid of another hugely popular menu item, the Dings Flying Chicken Platter. Sad to see what was once a great restaurant continue to shoot themselves in the foot. read more

What happened to Hillstone?! I'm not vegetarian but I was obsessed with their veggie burger. Last time it was totally different recipe and SOAKED IN MAYO what happened to this state of the art meal? Some side options are gone too. Very disappointing yet still expensive experience. I'll be taking long break from this place. read more

Their veggie burger is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! I can't wait to come back to Hillstone for lunch and have another with a side of fries, of course!! This place is definitely not cheap so be ready to indulge with your taste buds and your wallet. read more

Delicious food and well taken care of by all the servers. The artichoke was amazing!! Tons of seating, good place to watch a game, overall great atmosphere. read more

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This place is always great. The food is consistently good and the service is fantastic. I've tried nearly all of their salads which are amazing. My husband likes the burgers and ribs. I highly recommend making a reservation because they are always busy. read more

One word describes this Cherry Creek jaunt. YAWN..... I went in around 2:00pm on a Thursday, was pretty much ignored as I wanted a table for one! So I sat at the bar & ordered an over priced cheeseburger with a Diet-Coke. I was served this itty bitty elf-like Diet-Coke for $2.50.....each time! Long gone are the days of free refills and a "soda gun" behind the bar. The service was eh as was the taste of lunch. ( insert eye roll ) truth is, I can grill better burgers at home & invite 7 people over for the same price. read more

Hillstone Restaurant - An over priced $18 cheeseburger that was eh..... - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Easily the least hospitable restaurant group in Denver. Be it Hillstone, or CC Grill, the attitude is 'you're lucky to eat here'. Reservation system is a mess. Completely unwilling to accommodate a party of 4 people. No, not 40 people. Just 4. Tried weeks in advance.... For lunch no less. "You're welcome to come in and wait." Yeah, thanks pal. There are so many options around, who would choose to deal with this? All I'm trying to do is give you money, make it easy for me to do so. Look, if the food is legendary, you deal with the peculiarities and hassles because it's worth the trouble. Hillstone is not worth the trouble. CC Grill is not worth the trouble. Be accommodating (within reason). Make people feel welcome. Make it easy for people to give your business money and make them feel good about it. The attitude here is unearned. You're a mediocre chain. Please, Denver... Look around.... There are more hospitable places with much better food all around Hillstone and CC Grill. Go to one of those and stop giving these people your money. They don't deserve it, and they certainly don't appreciate it. read more

We had such a wonderful evening here. The atmosphere, is warm and nice but not so fancy you feel out of place. The staff is quick and very responsive. I had the Hawaiian steak and stuffed potatoes. Seriously so good! My husband had the sea bass. He very much enjoyed it. We split a bottle of wine and had a very enjoyable evening. We'll definitely be bringing friends and family back. read more

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There are more delicious, unique, satisfying, delectable foods here than you can imagine... peruse the menu and see what I mean ... read more

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